Relational-Cultural Theory Conference - Wellesley College
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Half a century after its founding text, Relational-Cultural Theory is still rewriting how psychology understands human growth — not through independence, but through connection.
Relational-Cultural TheorySelf-in-Relation TheoryFeminist PsychologyAttachment Theory
Theory Briefing
- Wellesley College hosts a three-day conference in October 2026 marking 50 years of Relational-Cultural Theory's founding text.
- RCT challenges traditional psychology's emphasis on autonomy, arguing that growth-fostering relationships are the core engine of human development.
- The anniversary gathering signals RCT's enduring influence on counseling, feminist psychology, and how therapists understand disconnection as harm.